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BMW roasts Apple CarPlay, claims drivers aren't using it for navigation anymore

BMW doesn't think anyone's using CarPlay for navigation anymore – not in significant numbers anyway

Gemini Live could soon get this useful Google Maps upgrade – and it looks perfect for smart glasses

The signs are that Google is preparing to add some more Google Maps data to the Gemini Live experience – and that's great news for travelers.

TechRadar

If You Get 23/25 Of These Geography Questions Right, You’re Basically An Atlas

Hello, hello, and welcome to yet another tricky geography challenge! This quiz will test whether your mental compass is actually reliable or if you’ve just been nodding along in geography class.From countries that straddle hemispheres to tricky east-west locations you probably never thought about, these 25 questions are designed to…

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75% Of Top Free Apps Are Spying On You — With Messenger, Pinterest And Lyft Leading 2025's Most Invasive List

Nearly three-quarters of top free apps are secretly tracking your data, according to a new report. The study highlights a troubling trend of 'deceptive design' and shows how these apps monetise your data, often without your explicit consent.

International Business Times UK

When maps go wrong: from the Great North Run to a phantom Aldi

Erroneously putting map of Sunderland on medals for Tyneside event is latest in long line of cartological mishaps

The Guardian - UK

I might use an iPhone, but I can't live without these Google apps

I break down the reasons why these Google apps basically make my iPhone better.

Android Central

Woman Moves From Nashville to Austin. Then She Takes a Waymo, Discovers She Can Play Taylor Swift—There's Just One Problem

A Waymo passenger recorded herself happily discovering her autonomous taxi allowed her to stream her own Spotify. But she discovered a surprise problem.

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How to use Google Maps on a Garmin watch

We'll explain how to set up Google Maps so it works automatically, as well as how it compares to Maps on a Pixel Watch and which Garmin watches support it.

Android Central

Teacher banned from the classroom after trying to take photos of female changing rooms through a window

Christopher Arnold claimed he had done so to ‘provide a moment of respite from feelings of panic and despair’

The Independent UK

There's an Apple CarPlay Maps alternative and it just got a whole lot better

Did you know there's another navigation option to Apple and Google Maps? Well, it just got some new features

Waze's 'when to leave' feature is a game-changer — here's how to set it up

This Waze feature eliminates guesswork about when to leave the house, here's how to set it up.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps just made it easier to see the places you've been — here's how

Google Maps isn't always the best at remembering where you've been, but the latest update could change that with a new "Your recent places" section.

Tom’s Guide

‘Remove stops from Google Maps’: Venetians angered after tourists discover €2 gondola ferries

The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are only four bridges that cross it.

Euronews

9 Mobile Apps That Track Your Location Without Telling You

Your smartphone is your constant companion, but it’s also a powerful tracking device that knows where you are at almost all times. While you might expect navigation apps like Google Maps to track you, you’d be shocked by the sheer number of other applications that are collecting your location data,…

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Tom’s Guide

Google Maps vs. Waze: The final verdict, according to our readers

Tom’s Guide readers have made it clear what they love about Waze, and we love to see that passion! Let’s have a look at some of the most appreciated features for Google’s other map app.

Tom’s Guide

11 Underrated Google Maps Features You Should Be Using Right Now

Google Maps has a lot of features hiding away, and there's more to it than simply getting from place to place. Here are 11 of my favorite underrated features.

Android Central

New Google Maps feature: React to images with emojis for instant feedback

Google Maps is experimenting with emoji-style reactions for images in the app.

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I Asked ChatGPT How To Drive Cross-Country With Minimal Tolls — Here’s What It Said

We got ChatGPT to map out a scenic, cross-country road trip from Maine to California while saving money with smart routing -- balancing time, tolls and gas costs.

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The Independent UK

Mark Zuckerberg’s property empire is conquering neighborhoods while tipping his hat to Trump: Inside his real estate takeovers

Mark Zuckerberg, the world’s third-richest man, has recently come under fire for buying up nearly a dozen houses to build a compound in Palo Alto. Months earlier, he acquired a D.C. home for his collection. Madeline Sherratt dives into the lavish digs in the tech executive’s real estate empire.

Tom’s Guide

I tested Waze vs. Google Maps for a weekend trip — and there's a clear winner

I tested both Google Maps and Waze to see which map app is the best, including which has the best features and offers the best overall journey.

Benzinga

Rivian Set To Launch OS Update Enhancing Safety And Entertainment Features

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is trading higher on Monday following reports of the electric vehicle maker’s plans to begin rolling out its 2025.26 vehicle software update about a month after its last release, which added Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps integration to its navigation system.

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People Mock Jennifer Lopez After She Gets Denied Entry Into Chanel Store

Netizens speculated whether she was denied entry to the luxury store because she wasn’t wearing pants. “What a Queen,” one commented after her response.

TechRadar

iOS 26 beta gives Apple Maps an AI upgrade – and it might be enough to tempt you from Google Maps

It seems Apple Maps is getting an AI-powered search upgrade with iOS 26, though it hasn't been officially announced.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea postpones decision to let Google Maps work properly – again

Country is one of only a handful – alongside China and North Korea – where service fails to function as it should

The Conversation

Perito Moreno became the world’s first superstar glacier – but now it’s set to disappear

Glaciar Perito Moreno was once considered a rarity: one of Patagonia’s only stable glaciers. But scientists have found the glacier is now in sudden and probably irreversible retreat – and this collapse is a warning for the world’s remaining ice.

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